Applications are currently being accepted for the Stanford University John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships 2027–28. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Stanford University John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship
The Stanford University John S. Knight (JSK) Journalism Fellowships 2027–28, a fellowship program at Stanford for experienced journalists and professionals who support journalism. The fellowship is designed for people who want dedicated time to investigate important questions about journalism, develop their leadership abilities and collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Benefits of Stanford University John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship
As a JSK Fellow, you receive:
- A $135,000 stipend for the nine months
- Stanford tuition and health insurance, plus a health supplement for dependents enrolled in Stanford coverage
- Advice on finding rental housing and settling into the Stanford area, for you and your family
- Individual coaching, customized workshops and access to the global JSK alumni network
- Time to explore Stanford’s academic and creative offerings
In return, they ask that you:
- Be in residence at Stanford from September through May, and treat the fellowship as a full-time commitment
- Join weekly cohort meetings and biweekly one-on-one coaching sessions
- Attend occasional JSK and Stanford events
- Share your insights and reflections publicly along the way
- Collaborate respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Stanford University John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship Requirements
- At the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships, we believe the people closest to journalism's hardest problems are the ones best placed to help solve them. And we believe that strengthening journalism helps deepen trust within our communities and build more resilient democracies.
- They are looking for journalists and people who work in service of journalism (editors, producers, photogs, audience and community builders, publishers, just to name a few) who are intellectually and creatively restless. People who are hungry to dig in and poke holes in their own thinking. People who want to spend real time chasing their question wherever it leads.
- Don't worry if you don't have all the answers yet. We're not asking you to come with a project already in mind. Instead, we're looking for people with a question they can't let go of, the drive to pursue it and the openness to have their thinking challenged.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
02 December, 2026
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